London, UK, 23/06/21 – PlayBox Technology UK, the leading channel in a box provider for media companies worldwide, has implemented an integrated playout system for Malden Access TV, based in Malden, Massachusetts. The system replaces life-expired technology at the service provider. Malden Access TV is a commercial and open access provider, with a wide-ranging schedule from music and entertainment to…
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We’ve discussed the powerhouse that is connected TV (CTV) before, but if you’re new here, it refers to digital video streaming that occurs via an internet-connected TV screen or over-the-top (OTT) device. The concept has seen rapid success in the US, mirrored by an equally welcomed reception across the pond in the EU. CTV has…
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London, UK, 07/06/21 – PlayBox Technology, the leading channel in a box provider for media companies worldwide, has completed an order for the broadcast service of an American state government channel. The service provides live and VoD streams of government business. This is a particularly challenging application. The streaming service is central to a modern democracy, providing all voters…
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LONDON, UK, 01/06/21 – As a focus of their Play Your Part campaign, PlayBox Technology employees are taking part in the MyMarathon initiative to support the British Heart Foundation throughout the month of June. MyMarathon is a virtual event that encourages you to run 26.2 miles at your own pace during the month of June. Over the course of the…
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Introduction Amongst the chaos of 2020, the Tokyo Olympic Games were cancelled. The COVID-19 pandemic had forced the event to be rescheduled due to athlete safety, halting years worth of planning and logistical work. In April of 2021, news broke that a second Olympics event was to be held virtually. It almost came as no…
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London, UK, 18/05/21 – PlayBox Technology, the leading channel in a box provider for media companies worldwide, has implemented on-air channels for Thai broadcaster TNBC. The integrated playout system was supplied and installed by PlayBox partner UBN Network Co. in Bangkok. TNBC provides multiple subscription services which are on air 24/7. The level of output was demanding an uneconomic…
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LONDON, UK, 06/05/21 – As part of their Play Your Part campaign, PlayBox Technology is proud to be taking part in the MyMarathon initiative to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) this June. The vital work that the BHF carries out is a cause that is close to the heart of the company, and the month of June will see…
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PlayBox Technology has supplied its best-selling TV Channel in a Box for VPOD TV’s first television channel. The Chicago-based broadcaster has kicked off its range of programming with a selection of classics, indie films, comedies and talk-focused content. The equipment supplied includes one Channel in a Box server, which handles playout, ingest, graphics and scheduling for VPOD TV. “VPOD…
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What is subscription TV? Subscription TV, or simply ‘pay television’, is the transmission of premium content via a subscription-based model. In essence, customers pay a recurring amount (often a monthly or annual rate) for the right to watch content that cannot be accessed free of charge. Subscription TV services are most commonly focused on sports,…
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What is Connected TV? A Connected TV (CTV) refers to any TV screen that can stream digital video. Digital video is content that is transmitted over-the-top (OTT). Whether through built-in Smart TV capabilities, a dedicated external streaming device, or even a gaming console, Connected TVs are finding their way into more consumer’s homes than ever…
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